The Boys head to the South (by way of Ireland) to review the viral sensation, “Cocaine Bear.” Did they feel the comedy lived up to the hype or was it too strung out (see what I did there)? Before finding that out, the duo break new ground by calling back prior pluses: Cupcake once again reps for a requel with ties to this week’s film, while the Cinemasochist gives his cheeky spin on a product review that Jose discussed a few episodes back.

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Timestamps:

Brand New Show Intro (00.00.00)

Episode Intro (00.00.59)

Cupcake's Plus (00.02.50)

Cinemasochist's Plus (00.10.13)

Cocaine Bear Cast/Below the Line (00.14.11)

Spoiler-Free Thoughts/Verdicts (00.38.23)

To the Listeners Go the Spoilers (01.02.05)

Wrap Up/Pod-Roll (01.23.00)

Phase yourself into this new episode as the Boys (with special guest Masaki, i.e. "Son of Sam U. Rai" of the Gentleman's Guide to Midnite Cinema) watch/skip the Phase 5 inaugural tentpole (albeit early in the year) event that is Marvel Studios' Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Hilarity, metaphors to rollercoasters, Red's (incessant) puns, and occasional Cupcake-driven expletives abound as the three decide whether this is quintessential, essential MCU or simply Phase-Filler spectacle that comes off like two other notable sci fi properties (hint: One's on Adult Swim and minus its creator at this point).  Masaki reveals a new creative endeavor, The Cinemasochist toasts a rather unique law enforcement entity, and Cupcake live-reveals the winners of a certain, over-the-pond Oscars-like entity (with surprising results). 

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Timestamps

Guest and Movie Intro (00.02.00) 

Masaki's Plus (00.04.20)

Cinemasochist's Plus (00.12.27)

Cupcake's Plus (00.16.42)

Ant-Man Cast/Below the Line (00.24.03)

Spoiler-Free Thoughts/Verdicts (00.44.41)

SPOILERS ALL UP IN HERE! (01.07.09)

Wrap Up (including just-in award winners) /Pod-Roll (01.30.32)

On this super-special edition of Watch Skip Singular, Cupcake is joined by Mike the "Wilden-beast" to do a deep dive on the Sundance Film Festival.  Listen as the two discuss the history of the famous Utah-based annual film festival, the format of Festival (what's in competition? Are there rules? What are the awards?), and his picks for this year's Best of the Sundance Film Festival 2023 (read: Keep an eye out for when these films release!).

Bonus? New theme music!

Timestamps

Meet the "Wilden-Beast" (00.01.44)

Mike's First Sundance Festival (00.04.35)

Sundance History (00.09.00)

Festival Format (00.25.13)

Mike's Past Sundance Film Screenings (00.32.16)

Mike's 2023 Film Viewings/Picks (00.41.27) 

Mike's Tips for Attending Sundance (01.28.18)

It's finally happened! A Watch/Skip+ episode that is shorter than 90 minutes! Surprising that a Steven Soderbergh film was what did the trick, but there you go. The Boys wrestle with their feelings for the iconic director while reviewing the apparently final chapter in the male stripper trilogy, "Magic Mike's Last Dance." Was it worthy of the director's return (and of the classic Donna Summers song)? Before finding that out, Cupcake pluses an eco-friendly cleaning product, while the Cinemasochist discusses the announcement of a film very similar to "Skinamarink." 

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Time Stamps:

Intro (0.00.49)

Pluses (0.02.42)

Movie Intro (0.15.35)

Spoiler Free Thoughts (0.31.28)

Spoiler Alert! (0.49.35)

Watch/Skip+ BINGO is in EFFECT! (Thanks again Kevin from "Raiders of the Podcast") 

The Boyz welcome back the Death By DVD guys to discuss the Fantasia Fest breakout/Shudder exclusive streaming film "Skinamarink" written and directed by short-film creator Kyle Thomas Ball. With its viral marketing and sensational pull quotes ("uniquely terrifying", "unsettling and haunting"), is its experimental nature polarizing or is this indeed THE horror event must-see? This episode streams along like you are right in the room conversing; so soak it in and listen as Harry plus's a noted and prolific Japanese director/performer, Linus supports another experimental thriller poised to hit the States soon, The Cinemasochist delivers a Bingo square review (hint: lights out...men in tights), and Cupcake plus's his new phone (#TeamPixel) and laments the current state of podcasting. 

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The Boys fly solo this week as they dip their toes into the body horror pool of “Infinity Pool,” the latest film from Brandon Cronenberg. How does this film stack up in the immense Cronenberg legacy? Not only do we answer that question, we beg many questions about what this strange film means regarding humanity, morality, and art. Before waxing philosophically, Jose pluses some of his favorite New Zealand shows while Justin shares his thoughts on another Cronenberg film that shares a lot of parallel with this week’s featured film. Stay tuned near the end for something very special!

Time Stamps:

Intro (0.00.49)

Feedback (0.02.35)

Pluses (0.10.00)

Movie Intro (0.25.45)

Spoiler Free Thoughts (0.48.25)

Spoiler Alert! (1.06.48)

Something Special (1.54.25)

Episode 24 has the Boys trying to find the final verdict in "Missing", the "Screenlife" spiritual sequel to the similar "desktop movie "Searching" (2018). Joining them is new guest E.f Contentment ("Exiled from Contentment" as his blog and IG are titled) who is a natural for the show. Listen as they wax poetic about their age, social media, David Cronenberg, and the "cinema sins" of "Missing",  and whether it's a Watch or a Skip for theatrical viewing. Cupcake and E.f. both have Regal Cinema related Plus's, while The Cinemasochist tributes a gone-too-soon wrestling star.

GET US IN YOUR EARS!!! (and now....with time stamps)

0.02.21 Intro of our Honored Guest

0.13.59 Ahhhh...PLUS IT!!!!

0.29.04 Spoiler Free Thoughts

1.07.25 Argggg...there be SPOILERS here!

It’s the first Watch/Skip+ & Death by DVD crossover of 2023! We can all thank Blumhouse for this occasion, as their new evil doll horror comedy "M3GAN" brought Harry and Linus into the embracing arms of Jose & Justin. The technophobic thriller produced a healthy discussion on the dangers of technology overload, as well as a new rating that caused a laughing fit (kept in for your enjoyment). Before getting there, Cupcake plused a film of striking similarity, while the Cinemasochist joined the guests in a first-ever super-plus to discuss a new iteration on a long-standing franchise.

2023 brings the return of Cupcake.....because Watch Skip Singular is BACK! 

Cupcake is joined by the Flickboxer himself, Brian (previously guest-pod'd on Watch/Skip+ "Samaritan" and 'Hellraiser"), and the dynamic duo review the new streaming Peacock Original "Sick" written by the "Scream" master himself - Kevin Williamson. At a breezy 83 minutes, the pandemic set slasher dropped on Friday the 13th with very little advanced notice or PR. Gimmick? Or did Blumhouse and KevWilliamson have something more in mind? Get us in your ears and find out which one of us is the first to make the meta-connection and whether this is a Watch or a Skip. 

Watch/Skip+'s 22nd episode, the 2nd of '23 (NUMEROGLOGY!) sees the Boys opening their hearts and eyes to the Netflix's streaming original "The Pale Blue Eye" starring Christian Bale, Harry Melling, and Gillian Anderson, directed by (the devastatingly cute, kinda actor-y, almost certainly directorially talented) Scott Cooper. Warning: You may get whiplash when one of the Watch/Skip'ers prattles on and on about negatives but votes the film a "Watch". Get us in your ears to find out just WHO and WHY. Before that, The Cinemasochist talks about....what else....wrasslin', while Cupcake plus's a deadline. Additional caution is warranted: some celebrity impressions included.